Advantages Disadvantages Specialization in Production Forms Limits Advantages

Advantages Disadvantages Specialization in Production Forms Limits

Advantages of Specialization Attainment of greater skill This shows that if a person does his work with repetition to a healthy point, he masters it. Fitting an individual to the right job It helps to match a task to the right person.

Advantages of Specialization Usage of machinery instead of hand labor Operations which can perform some work efficiently and speedily. Simplifying tasks With the machine, freeing a lot of hands, the operation can be simplified.

Advantages of Specialization Stimulating inventions Concentrating your attention in one job can lead to interesting innovation of that job. Saving of time Simplifying the work means a lot of time saved.

Advantages of Specialization Manufacturing standardized products The use of specialized machine leads to the production of standard products

Disadvantages of Specialization Monotony of Labor Doing the same kind of work everyday can bring lethargy, boredom and monotony. Physical Effects on the Laborer to do It makes the laborer so adopted to one kind of work that he finds it flexible another.

Disadvantages of Specialization Absence of Initiative Laborers have less opportunities for self-expressions and exercise of initiatives Specialized skill is limited A worker trained to perform just one kind of work might limit his market and thus his profitability.

Disadvantages of Specialization Increased Dependence Laborers tend to become dependent since they can only do one work. Standardization of thought and action Product lacking of creativity and individuality

Forms of Specialization By occupation or trade Simplest and most obvious form of specialization. By task The work is divided according to the skill and judgment by the laborers

Forms of Specialization By stages Production is accomplished through many stages. By territories or geographical districts The location of industry is based on the availability of the labor supply, transportation and infrastructure.

Limit of Specialization • Specialization is limited by the market and not always under any circumstances • Specialization is reluctant to resort to hired labor • Difficulty in standardizing certain processes • Specialization and Diversification

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